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VIU’s president steps down ahead of scheduled mandate 

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Vancouver Island University’s president has stepped down after six years of leadership and service to the community.   According to the...

VIU to assess community concerns in wake of leadership non-confidence vote 

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Vancouver Island University says they need time to assess the needs of the campus community after a vote of...

VIU student union calls for president’s resignation due to lack of accountability 

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Vancouver Island University’s Students’ Union Board of Directors is calling for the removal of the school’s president amidst allegations...

VIU turns to children’s books to boost education on climate change 

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Knowing education plays an important role at any age, Vancouver Island University is looking to use children’s books to...

Central VIU students get set to compete in trades competition in April 

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Vancouver Island University is set to host a competition where students from across the central island will get to...

VIU researchers developing measures to deal with harmful algae 

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Several researchers at Vancouver Island University are studying the impact of blue-green algae they say has been proven to...

VIU technicians investigate how to assess health of Island marmots 

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Two Vancouver Island University technicians have created a new device they say will help improve the reproductive health of...

VIU student union wants answers on cancelled facility 

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Vancouver Island University’s student union is asking where millions of dollars have gone to help build a new facility....

Garbage trucks ‘recycled’ into donation for VIU trades students

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Thanks to Waste Management BC, heavy mechanics students at Vancouver Island University have four large garbage trucks to work...

VIU Nanaimo holding family-friendly festival this coming Saturday

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Vancouver Island University is hosting a festival for all ages this coming weekend. On October 5, the Nanaimo campus is...

Investment for new science centre at VIU

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The provincial and federal governments are providing a big investment to Vancouver Island University. A new health and science centre...

VIU receives substantial funding

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A big announcement for Vancouver Island University The Provincial and Federal governments, together with the University, are kicking in...

Canada Learning Bond helping low-income families

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The Canada Learning Bond is a Federal grant that helps low-income families start saving for their children's post-secondary education. Vancouver...

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